August 16 zodiac sign
People born on August 16 have their Sun in Leo. From 1950 to 2030, the Sun is in Leo on this date in every year.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
August 16 at a glance
- Sun sign
- Leo
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- July 23 to August 22
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Sun
- Decan
- Leo, 20° to 30°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 23°31′ Leo
- Constellation behind the Sun
- Leo
About Leo
Leo is linked with the Sun, creativity and self-expression. Its people are described as confident and warm, with a love of attention and a wish to make an impression.
Generosity, courage and a talent for lifting a room are the strengths named for Leo. The weak side is pride: astrologers say a Leo can find it hard to take criticism.
Decan and Sun position
In 2026, the Sun is at 23°31′ Leo at noon on August 16 in the time zone of Al Ahmadi. A decan is a part of 10 degrees, and each sign has three. In the traditional system, a decan adds the character of the sign of the same element that goes with it. The third decan is linked with Aries, which adds traits such as bold, direct, energetic.
The Sun in the sky on August 16
On August 16 in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Leo, the constellation that gave the sign Leo its name.
Moon sign and rising sign
The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and the rising sign changes about every two hours. Both depend on your birth time and place, not on August 16 alone.
Print the sky of August 16
Start from the sky over Al Ahmadi on August 16 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about August 16
August 16 is a Leo birthday. The Sun is in Leo on this date in every year from 1950 to 2030.
No. The Sun is in Leo on August 16 in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are July 23 and August 22.
On August 16 in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Leo, the constellation that gave the sign Leo its name.